A Meal with the CCC (Conservation Civilian Corps): Cooking with History at Abilene State Park

Step back in time and experience a taste of history with A Meal with the CCC, hosted by the Big Country Dutch Oven Group at Abilene State Park. Using authentic recipes from the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), this event brings to life the meals once prepared and enjoyed by the hardworking men who helped shape the park during the Great Depression.

Set against the backdrop of the very land they worked on, this unique outdoor cooking experience will showcase the hearty and resourceful dishes of the CCC, all cooked over an open fire using traditional Dutch oven techniques. Whether you’re a history buff, a food lover, or just looking for a one-of-a-kind meal, this is an opportunity to savor the flavors of the past in the very place where history was made.

Gather around, share a meal, and take a step into the past with this delicious tribute to the legacy of the CCC!